The World's Water

Water Supply of the World

  • The oceans of the world contain 97% of the total water on earth
  • The polar ice caps and glaciers contain another 2%
  • Rivers contain only 1/100 of 1% of the remaining 1% so-called "available" water on earth
  • The atmosphere holds ten times the amount of water as all flowing rivers and streams.

Total Water on Earth Volume (Cu.Miles)

The Oceans . . . 317,000,000

Inland Seas/Salt Lakes . . . 25,000

Freshwater Lakes . . . 30,000

All Rivers (Avg. Level) . . . 300

Antarctic Ice Cap . . . 6,300,000

Arctic Ice Cap & Glaciers . . .  680,000

Water in Atmosphere . . . 3,100

Shallow Ground Water . . . 1,000,000

Home / School Glossary / Recommended Books / "Tips" Library / Fish Size Library / Reel Suppliers / Fly Line Suppliers / Rod Suppliers / World's Water / Freshwater Fish Temperatures / Saltwater Fish Temperatures / World Record Freshwater Fish / World Record Saltwater Fish